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M3.0 Depth: 189.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 11:57:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 190 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 189.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 189.5 km
Intermediate
189.5 km
189.5 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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